Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder

Starship Troopers 3: Marauder

2008Movie105 minEnglish

The war against the Bugs continues! A Federation Starship crash-lands on the distant Alien planet OM-1, stranding beloved leader Sky Marshal Anoke and several others, including comely but tough pilot Lola Beck. It's up to Colonel/General Johnny Rico, reluctant hero of the original Bug Invasion on Planet P, to lead a team of Troopers on a daring rescue mission.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users32%
Director: Edward NeumeierGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror, War

Plot Summary

In the distant future, the Earth Federation is at war with the arachnids, a species of giant alien insects. When a Federation flagship crashes on a desolate planet, a rescue mission is launched to save the survivors. However, the mission uncovers a plot involving a dangerous new weapon and a religious cult that worships the arachnids.

Critical Reception

Starship Troopers 3: Marauder received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a disappointing sequel that lacked the satirical edge and excitement of the original film. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some fans appreciating the return of Casper Van Dien but criticizing the plot and low-budget feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its weak script and recycled plot elements.
  • Lacks the satirical bite and visual flair of the original movie.
  • Some viewers found the action sequences to be uninspired and the special effects subpar.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a poor entry in the series, citing a lack of originality and engaging storytelling. While some appreciated the return of original cast members, many felt the film failed to capture the spirit of its predecessor.

Fun Fact

Edward Neumeier, who wrote the original "Starship Troopers" screenplay and directed this third installment, initially conceived "Marauder" as a way to revisit the world and characters he created, aiming for a more direct-to-video appeal.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I have a love/hate relationship with the first film... because I have a deep love for the novel. This is a little closer to the novel in some ways. We all wanted the battle armor, we finally got the battle armor. We all wanted the Q-Bomb...
misubisu

misubisu

Starship Troopers 3 actually has some fleeting similarities with the Robert A. Heinlein novel 'Starship Troopers'. Unlike the the Paul Verhoeven movie that started the movie franchise and which I absolutely loved and have probably watche...
Gimly

Gimly

_Starship Troopers_ is an amazing film, but one that, unfortunately, has never had a good sequel. Out of the bunch though, _Marauder_ is by far the worst. _Final rating:½ - So bad it’s offensive. I may never fully recover._